Hume

Children under 15 make up 22.4% of the population, which is well above the national figure. The community is noticeably younger than both Victoria and Australia, with a typical age of 33 and a much lower proportion of seniors.

Hume is a major hub for migration, with 39.9% of people born overseas—a figure far above the national average. Indian and Italian ancestry are prominent, following a significant 7.7 point increase in overseas-born residents since 2011.

Language diversity is very high, with 48.8% of people using a language other than English at home, far exceeding the state and national figures. Arabic and Punjabi are the most common non-English languages spoken.

Religious affiliation is common here, as the 19.3% of people with no religion is far below the national figure. Islam and Hinduism both have a notable presence alongside Christianity.

Education levels have risen, with those holding a bachelor's degree or higher increasing by 9.2 points since 2011 to reach 20.2%. While this is higher than most similar areas, it remains well below the Victorian average.

Typical household income is $1,703 a week, which is about the same as the national figure. While the number of households earning $3,000 or more a week rose 11 points since 2011, typical personal weekly incomes remain a little below the state average.

People needing help with daily activities are more common here than in most areas. Conversely, the proportion of residents with a long-term health condition is well below the national figure.

Unpaid childcare is common, with 27.9% of people caring for children, which is higher than the national figure. However, volunteering is among the lowest at this level, falling to 7.3% since 2011.

There are 1,870 First Nations people in the area. This community is a little younger than the national average and sees a higher rate of Year 12 completion than most other areas.

Homes in Hume are larger than usual, with 3.1 people per home. This is consistent with the high number of couples with children, who make up 68.3% of families.

Separate houses dominate the landscape at 87.8%, and 89.3% of homes have three or more bedrooms. Outright home ownership is much lower than the national figure, while typical weekly rents are around $369.

Most people drive to work, but 17.8% now work from home, a massive jump from just 2.1% in 2011. Despite having many public transport stops, it takes much longer than usual to walk to the nearest one.

The area is highly mobile, with 41.4% of residents moving in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 15.7% of the population.

Unemployment is 7.5%, which is a little above the state and national figures. The workforce is concentrated in health care, construction, and transport.

Hume is a major economic centre with 28,471 businesses and some of the highest population growth in the state. Its overall advantage score is just below the national middle ground.

The area is slightly wetter than the state average, with 612mm of annual rainfall. Maximum temperatures are much lower than in most other similar areas.

Theft and robbery rates are much higher than most areas, while sexual offences are much lower. Motor vehicle theft is also higher than the usual rate.

While 96.4% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of a park, access to health services is far below the state average. Overall, the area is considered somewhat walkable.